Babajide Orevba

Education: B.Sc. Ed. Guidance & Counselling, EKSU (2011) NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED (2007), GNI Advanced Searches on Social Media (2024).

Experience: Intern at Choice FM (2011-2013), Secretary at RTcom (2013-2015), HOD Sports, Legit.ng (2015-2007), Digital marketing manager at Western Lotto (2017-2019), HOD Africa desk at Sports Brief (2021-2024), HOD Sports Desk at Legit.ng (2024-present)

Awards: Legit.ng's Best Sports Editor, 2021. Best Interview in 2023 at Sports Brief.

Babajide Orevba is a FIFA and CAF-accredited Nigerian journalist, digital publishing expert, researcher, writer and TV analyst. He has covered several major football tournaments, including FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, AFCON, CAF Competitions, as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1800 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Ademola Lookman urges Atalanta youngster to choose Nigeria over Italy ahead of World Cup play-off

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Determined Victor Osimhen fires warning to Gabon ahead of World Cup play-offs

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Meet Obafemi Martins’ beautiful wife Nadine as Nigerian legend celebrates 41st birthday

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Tragedy as Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez involved in fatal accident with elderly man

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Former English footballer passes away at 42, cause of death disclosed

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Mikel Obi under attack after 'changing mouth' on who'll win the Premier League title

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Eric Chelle: Super Eagles coach set to invite 2 new players for World Cup play-offs

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a day ago

Eric Chelle has disclosed that he will invite two new players into the national team squad as he prepares the team for the World Cup play-offs in Morocco.

Desperate England set to extend national team invitation to 2 players of Nigerian descent

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The English Football Association has extended national team invitations to two players of Nigerian descent ahead of the upcoming UEFA U17 qualifiers.

Ajibade, Nnadozie missing as Michelle Alozie nominated for Women's FIFPRO XI

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2 days ago

Michelle Alozie has been shortlisted for the women's FIFPRO XI, as shown in a list released on October 27, with Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie missing.

Eric Chelle explains why Osimhen, Lookman should not be blamed for goal-scoring problems

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2 days ago

Eric Chelle has opened up on the Super Eagles goal-scoring problems in the World Cup qualifiers saying Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman should not be blamed.

Blow to Arsenal as manager Mikel Arteta provides worrying updates on 2 key players

Football

3 days ago

Mikel Arteta has provided worrying updates on two key Arsenal players shortly after their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.

El Clasico: Angry fans flood Lamine Yamal's page after Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid

Football

3 days ago

Lamine Lamal is being heavily criticised on social media following Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid in another blockbuster episode of the El Clasico.

Victor Osimhen matches another record with strike in Galatasaray's win over Goztepe

Football

3 days ago

Victor Osimhen has continued with his scoring spree as the Nigerian international equals another record with his goal in Galatasaray's win over Goztepe.

Eric Chelle explains how he discovered Super Eagles talents Fredrick and Olakunle Olusegun

Football

3 days ago

Eric Chelle has narrated how he discovered impressive talents Benjamin Fredrick and Olakunle Olusegun just before the Unity Cup in London during the summer.

Ahmed Musa out? Eric Chelle makes things official, names his Super Eagles captain

Football

3 days ago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named the captain of the Nigerian national even as he prepares the team for the World Cup play-off and AFCON 2025.

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